News for 'Saraswat Brahmin'

Inside GSB Cuisine Queen Komal Prabhu's Kitchen

Inside GSB Cuisine Queen Komal Prabhu's Kitchen

Rediff.com29 Jun 2026

Discover the inspiring journey of Komal Prabhu, called the Queen of GSB Cuisine, that saw her switch professions -- a Bharata Natyam dancer became a celebrated chef devoted to preserving traditional Gaud Saraswat Brahmin food traditions.

Open access to all temples must for Hindu unity, says SC

Open access to all temples must for Hindu unity, says SC

Rediff.com9 Apr 2026

The Supreme Court of India has emphasised the importance of open access to all temples and 'maths' for everyone, warning that excluding any denomination would negatively impact Hinduism and divide society. This statement was made during hearings on petitions related to discrimination against women at religious sites and the scope of religious freedom.

Ganesh Installed In Mumbai's Richest Mandal

Ganesh Installed In Mumbai's Richest Mandal

Rediff.com6 Sep 2024

The Goud Saraswat Brahmin Seva Mandal's Ganesh Mandal, located in Matunga, north central Mumbai, is widely considered to be the city's richest Ganesh Mandal.

PIX: Deepika-Ranveer's Wedding Album!

PIX: Deepika-Ranveer's Wedding Album!

Rediff.com20 Nov 2018

The album consists of Mehendi, Sangeet, and two wedding ceremonies pictures!

Ganpati Visarjan: The Patkars Bid Goodbye To Bappa

Ganpati Visarjan: The Patkars Bid Goodbye To Bappa

Rediff.com16 Sep 2024

Rediff.com's Hitesh Harisinghani joins the Patkar family as they say goodbye to Lord Ganesha.

68 kg gold, 435 kg silver on this Lord Ganesha idol

68 kg gold, 435 kg silver on this Lord Ganesha idol

Rediff.com31 Aug 2011

As the veil lifts across big and small mandals during Ganeshotsav, pandal-hoppers are expected to throng certain venues, partly owing to their lavish themes or simply their wish-fulfilment quotient.

The Rs 5 crore Ganpati

The Rs 5 crore Ganpati

Rediff.com30 Aug 2006

First look on Mumbai's costliest Ganpati

What Guru Dutt & Deepika Padukone have in common?

What Guru Dutt & Deepika Padukone have in common?

Rediff.com21 Sep 2007

It's more than just a career in show business.

DeepVeer are back and they are adorable!

DeepVeer are back and they are adorable!

Rediff.com18 Nov 2018

Deepika and Ranveer look totally in love.

How Well Do You Know Lord Ganesha?

How Well Do You Know Lord Ganesha?

Rediff.com16 Sep 2024

A special quiz to mark the occasion of Ganesh Chaturthi.

PIX: Aishwarya-Aaradhya, Vidya Balan visit Ganpati pandal

PIX: Aishwarya-Aaradhya, Vidya Balan visit Ganpati pandal

Rediff.com21 Sep 2015

Aaradhya's day out with mom Aishwarya.

DeepVeer Wedding: Which look gets YOUR vote?

DeepVeer Wedding: Which look gets YOUR vote?

Rediff.com6 Dec 2018

This is one fashionable couple you should take style inspiration from for your big day!

FIRST PICTURES: Deepika weds Ranveer

FIRST PICTURES: Deepika weds Ranveer

Rediff.com15 Nov 2018

Congratulations, Deep-Veer!

PHOTOS: The famous Ganpatis of Mumbai

PHOTOS: The famous Ganpatis of Mumbai

Rediff.com5 Sep 2016

We bring you the richest, biggest and famous Ganesh pandals from Mumbai.

Why DeepVeer are Sabyasachi's favourite couple

Why DeepVeer are Sabyasachi's favourite couple

Rediff.com16 Nov 2018

The designer had expressed his desire to dress up the couple in 2015.

Nandi Puja for Deepika

Nandi Puja for Deepika

Rediff.com3 Nov 2018

The rituals for the wedding begin.

The question everyone wants to ask Ranveer

The question everyone wants to ask Ranveer

Rediff.com22 Oct 2018

What will Ranveer wear to his shaadi, folks?!

SEND US Your Ganpati Pictures!

SEND US Your Ganpati Pictures!

Rediff.com29 Aug 2022

Whatever your way of celebrating, do share it with the world.

Ganpati Bappa Morya! India's favourite deity is back

Ganpati Bappa Morya! India's favourite deity is back

Rediff.com1 Sep 2019

As India all set to welcome Ganapati Bappa, we bring you snapshots of the many forms of the elephant-headed deity.

Deepika weds Ranveer: All the details

Deepika weds Ranveer: All the details

Rediff.com14 Nov 2018

Haven't been invited to the biggest wedding of the year?

Deepika-Ranveer wedding: 4 reasons we are excited

Deepika-Ranveer wedding: 4 reasons we are excited

Rediff.com14 Nov 2018

After dating for six years, Deepika Padukone and Ranveer Singh are all set to tie the know in Italy over a two-day function.

What will Deepika Padukone wear on her wedding day?

What will Deepika Padukone wear on her wedding day?

Rediff.com24 Oct 2018

Sukanya Verma lets her imagination fly on how the bride will look on her big day!

Deepika and Ranveer's wedding looks! Vote for your favourite

Deepika and Ranveer's wedding looks! Vote for your favourite

Rediff.com22 Nov 2018

Take the poll below and let us know.

O Pedro serves Goan tradition, not cliches

O Pedro serves Goan tradition, not cliches

Rediff.com16 Nov 2017

This restaurant channels the spirit of laidback Goa in the heart of frenetic Mumbai.

Travelling Across India On Your Stomach In Summer

Travelling Across India On Your Stomach In Summer

Rediff.com4 May 2023

The best summer foods of India

G-8 kind of security for DeepVeer wedding!

G-8 kind of security for DeepVeer wedding!

Rediff.com14 Nov 2018

Deepika and Ranveer go to extraordinary lengths to ensure privacy. Security is on par with that provided for a meeting of world leaders.

Why is Goa CM dismantling Parrikar's legacy?

Why is Goa CM dismantling Parrikar's legacy?

Rediff.com23 Aug 2020

The culling of key state leaders and bureaucrats has given rise to distrust and uneasiness in Pramod Sawant's style of functioning, notes Aditi Phadnis.

Deepika-Ranveer are married!

Deepika-Ranveer are married!

Rediff.com15 Nov 2018

Congratulations, Deep-Veer!

'Hindutva is the language you speak today'

'Hindutva is the language you speak today'

Rediff.com1 Jun 2023

'Education played the most significant role in entrenchment of Hindutva ideology in coastal Karnataka.' 'Teachers of most of the schools, junior colleges, degree colleges and universities are active agents of Hindutva propaganda.'

Deepika, Priyanka or Sonam: Vote for the most beautiful bride in red

Deepika, Priyanka or Sonam: Vote for the most beautiful bride in red

Rediff.com17 Dec 2018

Which of these celebrity brides looked best in their red bridal look. Take the poll now.

What was Durex thinking?!

What was Durex thinking?!

Rediff.com1 Dec 2018

Durex took liberties and posted: 'Congrats Deepika and Ranveer for officially putting a ring on it', along with the caption, 'We have got you covered'. Any high-profile event these days, says Veer Arjun Singh, is also a fast-action marketing exercise for brands.

'General Zia was real startled'

'General Zia was real startled'

Rediff.com21 Mar 2024

'But he was very quick and did a very stylish adab.' 'Of course, I didn't expect him to hug.'

Goa's son of soil Parrikar cremated with state honours

Goa's son of soil Parrikar cremated with state honours

Rediff.com18 Mar 2019

The final journey of Goa's 'son of the soil' begun from Kala Academy in Panjim. A teeming column of mourners followed on foot and vehicles.

Karnataka polls: The coast seems clear for BJP

Karnataka polls: The coast seems clear for BJP

Rediff.com20 Apr 2018

The economic muscle in the Mangalore region is generally sympathetic to the BJP, says Aditi Phadnis.

Shinde Cabinet Has Fadnavis Stamp

Shinde Cabinet Has Fadnavis Stamp

Rediff.com10 Aug 2022

Most of the 40 MLAs in the Shinde camp don't have enough legislative experience to conduct business in the House and so the first ministry expansion needed induction of veterans.

Zerodha's Nikhil Kamath is India's youngest new billionaire

Zerodha's Nikhil Kamath is India's youngest new billionaire

Rediff.com9 Mar 2021

Last year, Nikhil Kamath and his brother Nithin jettisoned into a club of the country's 100 wealthiest with their net worth pegged at around Rs 24,000 crore

8 traditional Goan recipes

8 traditional Goan recipes

Rediff.com26 Feb 2016

Bring out your earthenware and clay pots, don your apron and get cooking!

Modi's dream team to transform Indian economy

Modi's dream team to transform Indian economy

Rediff.com5 Jan 2015

India's new policy commission has received a makeover and a dream team has been formed to head the Think Tank, NITI Aayog.

A requiem for the Girgaum I knew

A requiem for the Girgaum I knew

Rediff.com24 Sep 2013

Girgaum, once a thriving neighbourhood of Maharashtrians in south Mumbai, who loved their seafood and meat, has slowly been taken over by vegetarians, forcing eateries serving non-vegetarian food to shut down, says Neeta Kolhatkar